Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 6 hrs ago
Strong magnets near an iPhone can affect rear-camera stabilization
Some magnetic accessories can interfere with the rear camera on an iPhone.
The accessories include items such as car mounts, grips, power banks and cases that use strong magnets.
Apple says nearby magnetic fields can affect sensors used for image stabilization and autofocus.
These systems adjust the camera lens to help keep photos and videos sharp when the phone moves.
If the sensors are disrupted, images may blur or lens movement may be limited, although the camera may still take pictures using other stabilization methods.
Apple advises keeping accessories with strong magnets away from the cameras.
Strong vibrations, including those from high-powered motorcycles, can also damage camera sensors.
If camera problems continue, Apple points users to its support guidance for troubleshooting.
Strong magnets near an iPhone’s rear camera can interfere with lens-position sensors used for image stabilization and autofocus.
Apple says magnetic accessories may cause camera images to blur.
Accessories such as car mounts, removable grips, power banks and ring lights may create strong magnetic fields near the phone.
High-amplitude vibrations, including those from high-powered motorcycles, can also cause lasting damage to camera sensors.
Avoiding accessories that place strong magnetic fields near the camera can reduce the risk.
- Who
- iPhone users with magnetic accessories near their rear cameras.
- What
- Strong magnetic fields can interfere with camera sensors used for stabilization and autofocus, potentially causing blurry images.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Near an iPhone’s rear-facing camera.
- Why
- The camera’s lens-position sensors are sensitive to strong magnetic fields.
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- Affected area
- iPhone rear-facing camera
- Camera systems
- Optical image stabilization and closed-loop autofocus
- Possible accessory sources
- Removable grips, car mounts, power banks and ring lights
- Other risk
- High-amplitude vibrations from high-powered motorcycles
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